All Staffing and Training News - January 2008

BCS buys i-2-k to boost professionalism programme

The British Computer Society has acquired skills management consultancy i-2-k to expand its portfolio of consultancy and services products in support of its Professionalism in IT programme.

40% of IT workers feel unsupported by bosses

More than 40% of IT workers feel unsupported at work, according to a survey by the Samaritans.

Alzheimer’s Society trials unified communications to boost productivity

The Alzheimer's Society is trialling a unified communications system as part of its attempt to increase productivity.

Chief executive resigns from Socitm

Socitm's chief executive, Kate Mountain, has resigned from her post.

Biometric ID card to be issued to foreign nationals within a year, Home Office says

  • News
  • Author: Ian Grant
  • Date: 14 January 2008
Foreign nationals who wish to stay in the UK will be issued with a compulsory biometric ID card within a year, the home office minister, Liam Byrne, said today.

How to manage a globalised IT workforce

The profusion of software development skills in India, the Far East and eastern Europe has resulted in a dearth of IT professionals capable of managing remote and culturally diverse IT suppliers and partners.

IT pay rates are stable despite recession fears

Pay rates for IT workers have remained the same despite jitters in the economy.

Microsoft hires new business division head as Raikes retires

Microsoft has announced the retirement of business division head Jeff Raikes, who will leave the company this September.

Demand for developer jobs rise despite recession fears

SQL Server, .net and C# skills are in high demand from UK employers recuriting for permanent IT jobs, a study has revealed. Recruiters expect the demand for IT jobs with these skills to continue in 2008 despite fears of a recession.

CIO interview: Richard Cross

When Carlton Communications merged with Granada to form ITV three years ago, Richard Cross faced the greatest challenge of his career. At the time, he was chief technology officer (CTO) at Carlton. There was also an IT director at Granada. But the newly merged company would need only one IT chief. Within months, either Cross or his opposite number would be looking for a new job.
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